Winners announced for the 10th Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2026

The 10th Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2026 recognises and rewards those within the wedding industry that work towards making the big day as perfect as possible, including the caterers that provide delicious reception meals, decorators that take care of the wedding venues and add the glam in the room or florists that know how to make any wedding flourish.

The winners were announced at an elegant ceremony which took place on Thursday the 22nd of January at The Devenish Complex, Belfast.

The ceremony saw top specialists and establishments that have gone above and beyond in the sector gathered together to celebrate their achievements.

Irfan Younis, Spokesperson for the 10th Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2026 said: “These Awards are now recognised as the leading celebration for showcasing those that have demonstrated excellence in the wedding industry.

We are delighted to once again be celebrating not only the finalists but how far the wedding industry has come in recent years.

We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”

The winners for the 10th Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2026 are:

Cake Designer of the Year

The Sugar Room Cakes (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Laulo Cakes (Newry)

Recognised for Excellence was The Busy Whisk Bakery (Lisburn)

Florist of the Year

Janet Broome - Janet’s Flowers (Ballynahinch)

Outstanding Achievement went to Clare flower Bridal (Irvinestown)

Recognised for Excellence was Ol Flowers (Armagh)

Photographer of the Year

Essence Photography (Hilltown)

Outstanding Achievement went to Adrian Morrison Photography (Lisnaskea)

Recognised for Excellence was A Moment In Time Photography (Belfast)

Creative Photographer of the Year

Christine McIlroy Photography (Northern Ireland)

Outstanding Achievement went to EMD Media Eddie McDowell (Lisburn)

Recognised for Excellence was Paula McManus Photography (Belfast)

Content Creator of the Year

SJ Wedding Content Creation (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Mo Grá Moments (Dungannon)

Recognised for Excellence was Digi media (Derry)

Wedding Boutique of the Year

Jill Jones Bridal (Ballyclare)

Outstanding Achievement went to Pearls & Whirls Bridal Boutique (Toomebridge)

Recognised for Excellence was Castle Couture (Galgorm)

Bridal Seamstress of the Year

Fit Sew Good (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Solely Sewing (Derry)

Recognised for Excellence was Beautiful Alterations by Kasia (Glengormley)

Wedding Hair & Makeup Salon of the Year

Willow Tree Hair (Banbridge)

Outstanding Achievement went to La vie en Rose (Belfast)

Recognised for Excellence was Blondie’s hair Salon Sinead (Hilltown)

Freelance Wedding Hair Specialist of the Year

Sinéad Williams Bridal Hair (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Hair Matters NI (Lisburn)

Recognised for Excellence was Kim Annesley Hair (Belfast)

Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Year

Connie McGrath Makeup Artist (Holywood)

Outstanding Achievement went to ALX Make-Up (Craigavon)

Recognised for Excellence was Martyna Kuligowska Makeup Artist (Belfast)

Wedding Venue of the Year

Leighinmohr house (Ballymena)

Outstanding Achievement went to Hill Mount house (Larne)

Recognised for Excellence was Dufferin Coaching Inn and Hall (Killyleagh)

Exclusive Wedding Venue of the Year

Gracehall (Craigavon)

Outstanding Achievement went to Corick House Hotel & Spa (Clogher)

Recognised for Excellence was Kilmore Country House (Glenariffe)

Romantic Wedding Venue of the Year

Breckenhill (Ballyclare)

Outstanding Achievement went to Ashbrooke House (Enniskillen)

Recognised for Excellence was The Carriage Rooms at Montalto (Ballynahinch)

Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year

Millbrook Lodge Hotel (Ballynahinch)

Outstanding Achievement went to The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa (Newcastle)

Recognised for Excellence was Clayton Hotel (Belfast)

Venue Wedding Coordinators of the Year

Altahammond Wedding Barn (Whitehead)

Outstanding Achievement went to Magheramorne Estate (Magheramorne)

Recognised for Excellence was Tullyveery House (Downpatrick)

Wedding Planner of the Year

The Wedding Company (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Fairy Tales Wedding Specialists (Coleraine)

Recognised for Excellence was The Perfect Party Wedding and Events (Belfast)

Wedding Entertainment of the Year

Haste to the Wedding Ceilidh Band (Larne)

Outstanding Achievement went to Embrace Socials (Enniskillen)

Recognised for Excellence was Reverie Music (Bangor)

Ceremony Music Provider of the Year

Les Magee- Harpist/Pianist/Singer (Coleraine)

Outstanding Achievement went to Flair Music (Derry)

Recognised for Excellence was Emily-Rose Weddings (Bangor)

Wedding Band of the Year

White Gold Music (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Juice Wedding Band (Cookstown)

Recognised for Excellence was Infinity Wedding Band (Dungannon)

Wedding DJ of the Year

DJ Greener (Banbridge)

Outstanding Achievement went to My Wedding DJ NI (Maghera)

Recognised for Excellence was DJ Bob (Enniskillen)

Transport Provider of the Year

Empire Chauffeurs N.Ireland (Glenavy)

Outstanding Achievement went to Angels Wedding Cara (Bangor)

Recognised for Excellence was Silverline Wedding Cars NI (Crumlin)

Groomswear Specialists of the Year

Cityman Menswear (Londonderry)

Outstanding Achievement went to Kelvin Graham Menswear (Ballynahinch)

Recognised for Excellence was Tux and Tails (Dungannon)

Event Decorator of the Year

Charm Wedding Studio (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Balloons & Arch Deco (Newry)

Recognised for Excellence was Ballyardle bespoke events (Kilkeel)

Stationery Supplier of the Year

Wellwood Wedding Stationery (County Down)

Outstanding Achievement went to Perfect Day Print (Ballymena)

Recognised for Excellence was Petal Print Studio (Belfast)

Wedding Specialist Supplier of the Year

Ditsy floral design (Scarva)

Outstanding Achievement went to Wedding First Dance NI - Conwell Dance (Lurgan)

Recognised for Excellence for Brook Avenue (Belfast)

Wedding Accessories Provider of the Year

The Fashion House (Magherafelt)

Outstanding Achievement went to Nor Lisa Fashion Millinery (Enniskillen)

Recognised for Excellence was Isabella Lingerie (Coleraine)

Jewellers of the Year

Vera McCullough Jewellery (Broughshane)

Outstanding Achievement went to Goldmine Jewellers (Omagh)

Recognised for Excellence was Diamond Heaven (Belfast)

Videographer of the Year

CloseKnit Films (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to Carpe Diem /Gary McKinstry (Banbridge)

Recognised for Excellence was Soul & Rise (Belfast)

Caterer of the Year

RARE Grazing N.I (Lisburn)

Outstanding Achievement went to Lobster and Lime (Belfast)

Recognised for Excellence was Posh Nosh (Bangor)

Mobile Catering & Bar specialist of the Year

Brook Avenue (Belfast)

Outstanding Achievement went to SIZZLE n BBQ (Belfast)

Recognised for Excellence was Spitting Pig Northern Ireland (Larne)

Celebrant of the Year

Emma Bailie Ceremonies (Lisburn)

Outstanding Achievement went to Taylor Your wedding (Belfast)

Recognised for Excellence was Gail Stannard (Lisburn)

Couple's Choice Award

Gaz Entertainment (Newtownards)

Outstanding Achievement went to Haste to the Wedding Ceilidh Band (Larne)

Recognised for Excellence was Leighinmohr House Hotel (Ballymena)